QA Inspector – Kitchen Manufacturing Location South Yorkshire (Manufacturing / Quality Department) Salary Up to £35,000 per annum DOE Employment Type Full-time, Permanent About Us Our client is a leading kitchen manufacturer specialising in premium-quality painted and unpainted kitchen units, doors, and components. With a strong commitment to design, craftsmanship and customer satisfaction, our clients operates a modern production facility in South Yorkshire. The quality team plays a vital role in ensuring every product leaving the factory meets their high standards. Role Overview As a QA Inspector, you will be responsible for monitoring and verifying the quality of our client's kitchen components at various stages of production — from goods inwards to final inspection. You will work closely with production, finishing, and logistics teams to ensure compliance with both customer specifications and internal quality standards. Key Responsibilities Conduct in-process inspections on raw materials, work-in-progress parts, and finished kitchen units Perform final quality checks on doors, panels, and components before they are dispatched Use appropriate inspection equipment (e.g. calipers, micrometers, gauges) to check dimensions, tolerances, and surface finish. Verify that products meet specification: colour, finish, edge banding, fittings, and construction quality. Identify non-conformances (defects, dimensional errors, finish issues) and report them in line with quality processes Work with production teams to root cause quality issues and support corrective actions / rework Document inspection results and maintain accurate quality records (e.g. inspection check-sheets, QA logs) Support internal audits and periodic quality reviews / continuous improvement initiatives Liaise with suppliers (if necessary) to address material quality or specification discrepancies Train or guide production staff on correct build and finishing standards when needed Help maintain calibration of measuring tools and inspection equipment Maintain a tidy and organized QA workspace and ensure compliance with health & safety standards Person Specification / Skills & Experience Previous experience in quality inspection or quality assurance — ideally in furniture manufacturing, cabinetry, or kitchen production Strong attention to detail and a quality-first mindset Experience using measurement tools (micrometers, calipers, gauges, etc.) Good written and verbal communication skills — able to write clear inspection reports and communicate with production colleagues Basic computer skills – especially for recording inspection data (Excel, internal quality systems) Ability to read and interpret technical drawings / product specification sheets Good problem-solving skills and the ability to work with production to correct defects Understanding of quality management systems (e.g. ISO 9001) is a plus Ability to work independently and as part of a team Physical capability to handle product inspection (standing for long periods, handling kitchen components) Benefits Competitive salary: up to £35,000 p.a.DOE Overtime opportunities (dependant on production demand) Training and development – opportunity to improve QA skills and techniques Pension scheme Supportive working environment within a skilled, dedicated team Modern manufacturing facility Working Hours Monday to Friday (exact shift hours to be confirmed) Potential for overtime during busy production periods How to Apply Please send your CV along with a short cover letter highlighting: Your experience in quality assurance and inspection in manufacturing / furniture / kitchens What inspection tools you have used before (e.g. micrometers, gauges) Why you are interested in applying for this position Simon Acres Recruitment are acting as the employment agency in relation to this vacancy